Hunger & Homelessness

Quick Overview: Roll and pass out burritos to our homeless neighbors with fellow volunteers with our mobile food truck!
Mission or Broader Program Description: Each weeknight, Share a Meal volunteers, with the help of our mobile food truck, roll over 150 burritos to pass out to the homeless along with waters. We strongly believe in the mission of sharing a meal, a smile, and a human interaction with the most marginalized population in our community.
Impact: Last year we donated over 40,000 meals to those in need across Los Angeles, engaged hundreds of local volunteers, and we recognized by Los Angeles City Hall and the Obama Administration.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: To volunteer in Skid Row, every Monday night, meet us at the coner of 3rd St. & San Pedtro at 6:30. Look for the bright orange food truck! Service will conclude around 9:45.
Requirements: Please wear close-toed shoes.

Since 1972, St. Francis Center has provided relief and support to homeless and extremely low-income individuals and families in Los Angeles. Much more than a soup kitchen or a food pantry, we offer a unique range of services to sustain and empower those in need. Welcoming all with joy, dignity and compassion, we dedicate ourselves every day to Serving Hope in our community
Event Description: Our Breakfast program is part of our Homeless Well-Being Program. Our homeless and near-homeless brothers and sisters are welcome to join us for breakfast Monday through Friday at 7:30 am. We serve between 200 and 300 men and women each day. Help serve a hot breakfast meal in the morning before school or work to our guests experiencing homelessness.
Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities: Volunteers will help staff with set-up for serve, and clean-up after breakfast. Breakfast service tasks include serving coffee, working in the kitchen, cleaning tables, resetting tables, and offering a smile.
Requirements: Wear closed toe shoes and comfortable clothing.
Time Commitment: Volunteers are needed from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Age Restrictions: We are happy to host volunteers ages 8+ (parent/guardian supervision required for volunteers ages 8-13). Please remember to fill out a minor volunteer waiver form if minors (under 18) are attending projects. The form can be found on L.A. Works website Q&A section.
Benefits: Have the oppportunity to serve the community, learn about homelessness in Los Angeles, and build realtionship with our homeless guests, staff and other volunteers.

Quick Overview: Looking for volunteers for our Thanksgiving Food Giveaway on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
Mission or Broader Program Description: Founded in 1985, Our Saviour Center's mission is to provide love, hope and resources to our neighbors in need. We do this by offering the following services: Community Clinic, Food Pantry, Emergency Motel Vouchers, and Youth programs.
Impact: In 2017, Our Saviour Center services provided over 23,111 service encounters in the Greater El Monte Comminity, and we look forward to reaching more individuals and families in need with every passing year.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Volunteers needed in check-in, bagging, crowd control, and clean up.

The Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club Annual Thanksgiving dinner is an opportunity for community members, volunteers, staff, and club members to come together and enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner at the club. We host about 400 families in our annual dinner, host raffles, and enjoy performances from the wonderful kids.
WHO: The Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club
WHAT: Help setup, meal prep and decoarate
WHEN: Tuesday, November 20th between 11am-5pm
WHERE: Lincoln Heights, exact address will be emailed to you once you register below
WHY: Connect with one of the largest organizations in Lincoln Heights and enjoy a Thanksgiving Dinner with our community
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy, requires standing all shift
REQUIREMENTS: Must be an RSVP member
ACCESSABILITY: Street parking only
*This project is managed and lead by our nonprofit partner. L.A. Works is a nonprofit, volunteer action center that creates and implements hands-on community service projects.

Quick Overview: Bring a cooked dish and a smile to joyully feed our beloved homeless U.S vets and other beloved homeless peoples this 2018 Thanksgiving holiday!
Mission or Broader Program Description: The U.S Vets Homeless Feeding will provide relief to our beloved veterans and other disenfranchised peoples living on the streets of the world famous Skid Row, the homeless capital of the U.S located in Downtown Los Angeles.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: We are looking for volunteers to bring a cooked meal to serve, sort through donations, and have the opportunity to get to know and network with other members of the World famous skid row community.
Requirements:
Have verbal traning at the feeding site
Stay on tasks
Must bring a photo/school ID 4 (BGCK $20) be 18+ years of age or be accompanied by an adult family member / chaperon. Please call 626-277-3457 ASAP to confirm you cook dish and if you like to order a World's famous Skid Row Volunteer t-shirt ($20). Proper food handling is of the utmost importance.

Quick Overview:
We are working to fight hunger and food waste in Southern California, and we'd love to have you join us.
Mission or Broader Program Description:
Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplus produce, connecting this abundance with people in need, and inspiring others to do the same.
Impact:
You will be collecting beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables that would otherwise get thrown away, and donating 100% to local food banks, pantries, and shelters.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities:
Join the Volunteer Glean Team to help us collect donations of fresh produce from vendors at your local farmers market and box, sort, and weigh the produce. Volunteers should be comfortable carrying boxes of produce that may weigh up to 40 pounds, but don't need to worry about bringing equipment or transporting the food. Wear comfortable work clothing and close-toed shoes, and bring water to drink.
Requirements:
Volunteers must be at least 12 years old, and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
**All volunteers must register through the Food Forward website. Sign up here: www.foodforward.org/volunteer.**

Quick Overview:
We are working to fight hunger and food waste in Southern California, and we'd love to have you join us.
Mission or Broader Program Description:
Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplus produce, connecting this abundance with people in need, and inspiring others to do the same.
Impact:
You will be collecting beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables that would otherwise get thrown away, and donating 100% to local food banks, pantries, and shelters.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities:
Join the Volunteer Glean Team to help us collect donations of fresh produce from vendors at your local farmers market and box, sort, and weigh the produce. Volunteers should be comfortable carrying boxes of produce that may weigh up to 40 pounds, but don't need to worry about bringing equipment or transporting the food. Wear comfortable work clothing and close-toed shoes, and bring water to drink.
Requirements:
Volunteers must be at least 12 years old, and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
**All volunteers must register through the Food Forward website. Sign up here: www.foodforward.org/volunteer.**

Quick Overview: Roll and pass out burritos to our homeless neighbors with fellow volunteers with our mobile food truck!
Mission or Broader Program Description: Each weeknight, Share a Meal volunteers, with the help of our mobile food truck, roll over 150 burritos to pass out to the homeless along with waters. We strongly believe in the mission of sharing a meal, a smile, and a human interaction with the most marginalized population in our community.
Impact: Last year we donated over 40,000 meals to those in need across Los Angeles, engaged hundreds of local volunteers, and we recognized by Los Angeles City Hall and the Obama Administration.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: To volunteer in Hollywood, every Tuesday, look for the orange food truck at1528 N Wilton Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90028. Meet the food truck at 6:45pm. Roll burritos & eat until 7:45pm. Distribute food/water with us until 8:45pm!
Requirements: Please wear close-toed shoes.

Since 1972, St. Francis Center has provided relief and support to homeless and extremely low-income individuals and families in Los Angeles. Much more than a soup kitchen or a food pantry, we offer a unique range of services to sustain and empower those in need. Welcoming all with joy, dignity and compassion, we dedicate ourselves every day to Serving Hope in our community
Event Description: Our Food Pantry distribution is part of our Family Well-Being Program. Low-income families and individuals from the community can come once a week for groceries. They select from a collection of grocery items, including a variety of fresh produce, bread, and canned goods.
Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities: Volunteers will first help staff sort, organize, and shelve grocery items and produce and, second, to help distribute them to families and individuals in need.
Requirements: Wear closed toe shoes and comfortable clothing.
Time Commitment: Volunteers are needed from Wednesday - Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Age Restrictions: We are happy to host volunteers ages 8+ (parent/guardian supervision required for volunteers ages 8-13). Please remember to fill out a minor volunteer waiver form if minors (under 18) are attending projects. . The form can be found on L.A. Works website Q&A section.
Benefits: Volunteers have the opportunity to help us "serve hope" in the Los Angeles community, learn about hunger and other issues facing many in the community, and build relationships with our guests, staff and fellow volunteers.

Quick Overview: Volunteers assist clients in selecting their food, answers their questions, help them navigate the pantry efficiently, sort boxes of canned items, separate fresh produce into appropriate portions, and ensure proper pantry set up.
Mission or Broader Program Description: Our Mission is to provide working poor families, as well as homeless men, women and children of all ages, with the inner resources and tools to become productive, stable and self-supporting members of the community.
Impact: Last year the Food Pantry provided enough food for clients to prepare 145,000 healthy meals at home; over half of these meals were prepared in households with young children or seniors. The Pantry also offers a variety of classes and workshops that help meet the complex physical, social, and emotional needs of our clients. The program is an important gateway to St. Joseph Center’s array of programs that can help clients make significant progress toward self-sufficiency.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: In addition to helping clients navigate the pantry, volunteers will also filter food into the pantry from storage and create pre-packaged “emergency” food bags.
Requirements: 18 years or older, works well with others and available on Wednesday November 21 from 9:30am-12:15pm. Able to lift up to 25lbs. Bilingual Spanish speakers are a plus. Bilingual Russian speakers greatly needed.
* Please remember to fill out a minor volunteer waiver form if minors (under 18) are attending projects. The form can be found on L.A. Works website Q&A section.

WHAT:
We will be sorting and cleaning produce provided by our Wholesale Recovery Team in preparation for a free farmers market at Watts Labor Community Action Committee! Volunteers should be comfortable standing for long periods of time, carrying boxes up to 25 pounds, and sorting out good produce from compostable produce. This opportunity is open to adults 18 years old and older.
WHEN:
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
WHERE:
Watts Labor Community Action Committee
WHY:
Food Forward is a volunteer-powered, grassroots group of Southern Californians who are passionate about reconnecting to our food system, promoting issues of food justice, and making change around hunger in our community. We convene at private properties, public spaces, and farmers and wholesale markets to recover excess fruits and vegetables, donating 100% to local direct-service agencies who feed our community's most vulnerable. Combined, our diverse distribution partners provide food to over 100,000 clients a month across Southern California.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Comfortable standing for long periods of time and carrying boxes up to 25 pounds.
REQUIREMENTS:
Volunteers will receive an email from volunteer@foodforward.org after expressing interest, and must complete the volunteer waiver that we'll send you in order to complete your registration for this event. We require all new volunteers to watch a short 3-minute video orientation prior to the event. Volunteers must be 18 years old or older and commit to staying for the entire shift.

Quick Overview: Help setup boxes for pickup, assist in signing in participants, and set up tables for our Thanksgiving Box Giveaway.
Mission or Broader Program Description: Footprints Around the World's mission is to make sure that no one go hungry or without clothing, especially this holiday season. We do much more than just helping homeless individuals, we show them genuine love.
Impact: There are many homeless individuals and families that are hurting and have lost hope. We want to feed their souls with encouragement as well a good meal, because this may be there only meal for that day.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: This is a one time event for the Thanksgiving Holiday. You can serve your community with a smile and know that you are helping families have food to eat for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Requirements: Please wear comfortable clothing & shoes (jacket if needed), a big heart, and a smile. Please do not use your cell phone while volunteering (emergencies only) because we want to show the participants that we care about their needs.
Additional Details: This event will be held outside, so please dress accordingly.
Spanish speakars are welcomed.

Quick Overview:
We are working to fight hunger and food waste in Southern California, and we'd love to have you join us.
Mission or Broader Program Description:
Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplus produce, connecting this abundance with people in need, and inspiring others to do the same.
Impact:
You will be collecting beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables that would otherwise get thrown away, and donating 100% to local food banks, pantries, and shelters.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities:
Join the Volunteer Glean Team to help us collect donations of fresh produce from vendors at your local farmers market and box, sort, and weigh the produce. Volunteers should be comfortable carrying boxes of produce that may weigh up to 40 pounds, but don't need to worry about bringing equipment or transporting the food. Wear comfortable work clothing and close-toed shoes, and bring water to drink.
Requirements:
Volunteers must be at least 12 years old, and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
**All volunteers must register through the Food Forward website. Sign up here: www.foodforward.org/volunteer.**

WHO: Gobble Gobble Give
WHAT: Deliver a dish of food prepared by you & help sort other foods, clothing, and toiletries for the homeless
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: DTLA, exact address will be disclosed upon registration below
WHY: On this day of gratitude, share some of the things you are thankful for with others who are not as fortunate
REQUIREMENT: PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING:
A DISH OF FOOD. Already cooked. Warm is preferred. It can be as little as a side of vegetables (corn, green beans, stuffing). We can always use cooked turkeys and main course items. Of course, desserts are always welcome too.
FIVE SMALL TOILETRY KITS. that include a: toothbrush/toothpaste, soap and shampoo.
CLOTHING AND BLANKETS. Please bring any used blankets and/or gently used sweaters, jackets, shirts, socks, shoes, beanies/hats for men, women, and children
*This project is managed by L.A. Works for our nonprofit partner and is led by an L.A. Works Volunteer Project Leader. L.A. Works is a nonprofit, volunteer action center that creates and implements hands-on community service projects throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

Quick Overview: Roll and pass out burritos to our homeless neighbors with fellow volunteers with our mobile food truck!
Mission or Broader Program Description: Each weeknight, Share a Meal volunteers, with the help of our mobile food truck, roll over 150 burritos to pass out to the homeless along with waters. We strongly believe in the mission of sharing a meal, a smile, and a human interaction with the most marginalized population in our community.
Impact: Last year we donated over 40,000 meals to those in need across Los Angeles, engaged hundreds of local volunteers, and we recognized by Los Angeles City Hall and the Obama Administration.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: To volunteer in Venice, every Thursday night, meet us at 3rd street, a 1/2 block south of Rose Ave. in Venice at 6:45pm - look for the bright orange food truck! We roll burritos and eat until 7:45pm and distribute food and eater until 9pm.
Requirements: Please wear close-toed shoes.

Quick Overview: Roll and pass out burritos to our homeless neighbors with fellow volunteers with our mobile food truck!
Mission or Broader Program Description: Each weeknight, Share a Meal volunteers, with the help of our mobile food truck, roll over 150 burritos to pass out to the homeless along with waters. We strongly believe in the mission of sharing a meal, a smile, and a human interaction with the most marginalized population in our community.
Impact: Last year we donated over 40,000 meals to those in need across Los Angeles, engaged hundreds of local volunteers, and we recognized by Los Angeles City Hall and the Obama Administration.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: To volunteer in Downtown, every Friday, look for the orange food truck at 645 New High Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 at 6:45pm. We roll burritos and eat until 8pm before distributing the food and water from 8-9pm.
Requirements: Please wear close-toed shoes.

To serve the disenfranchised members of our global family, here in Los Angeles County, by producing holiday-themed community service projects, designed to teach volunteer activism on the grassroots level. These events bring the HOLIDAYS to those who may not otherwise celebrate such~ whether by intention, lack of means or circumstance ~ due to homelessness, loneliness, despair, apathy, disabilities, poverty, lack of family, or perceived lack of deservedness. And, with you by our side … We ARE Making A Difference … One Heart At A Time.
Program Description: Volunteers will assist in preparing over 1,600 full Thanksgiving-style meals and will create over 24 free-form, artistic, “from-the-heart” banners for numerous homeless shelter residents at over 18 shelters. This project benefits homeless families and veterans in Los Angeles County.
Volunteer Role & Responsibilities: Volunteers will prepare over 1,600 meals, create 24 artistic and uplifting banners, assemble and package meals, deliver and serve meals at shelters, and clean-up prep facility. Volunteers may also bring cooked turkeys on the morning of the event.
Time Commitment: 3 hours.
Requirements: No special skills or experience required except an open heart and playful spirit ! Please note that there is a minimum donation (participation fee) of $ 5 to volunteer at this event. If this donation is a hardship, we will waive the participation fee on a case-by-case basis. Please let us know.
Benefits: We bring the HOLIDAYS to those who may not otherwise celebrate such ~ whether by intention, lack of means or circumstance ~ due to homelessness, loneliness, despair, apathy, disabilities, poverty, lack of family, or perceived lack of deservedness. Volunteers will help a less fortunate or disadvantaged child or homeless adult feel that they are deserving and worthy of attention, care and celebration. And, enhance and strengthen their self-worth and dignity.
*This project is created, organized and managed by our nonprofit partner. Once you click on EXPRESS INTEREST below a staff person from that organization will contact you to follow up.

Quick Overview: We are working to fight hunger and food waste in Southern California, and we'd love to have you join us.
Mission or Broader Program Description: Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplus produce, connecting this abundance with people in need, and inspiring others to do the same.
Impact: You will be collecting beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables that would otherwise get thrown away, and donating 100% to local food banks, pantries, and shelters.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Join the Volunteer Glean Team to help us collect donations of fresh produce from vendors at your local farmers market and box, sort, and weigh the produce. Volunteers should be comfortable carrying boxes of produce that may weigh up to 40 pounds, but don't need to worry about bringing equipment or transporting the food. Wear comfortable work clothing and close-toed shoes, and bring water to drink.
Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 12 years old, and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
**All volunteers must register through the Food Forward website. Sign up here: www.foodforward.org/volunteer.**

Quick Overview:
We are working to fight hunger and food waste in Southern California, and we'd love to have you join us.
Mission or Broader Program Description:
Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplus produce, connecting this abundance with people in need, and inspiring others to do the same.
Impact:
You will be collecting beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables that would otherwise get thrown away, and donating 100% to local food banks, pantries, and shelters.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities:
Join the Volunteer Glean Team to help us collect donations of fresh produce from vendors at your local farmers market and box, sort, and weigh the produce. Volunteers should be comfortable carrying boxes of produce that may weigh up to 40 pounds, but don't need to worry about bringing equipment or transporting the food. Wear comfortable work clothing and close-toed shoes, and bring water to drink.
Requirements:
Volunteers must be at least 12 years old, and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
**All volunteers must register through the Food Forward website. Sign up here: www.foodforward.org/volunteer.**

Quick Overview:
We are working to fight hunger and food waste in Southern California, and we'd love to have you join us.
Mission or Broader Program Description:
Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplus produce, connecting this abundance with people in need, and inspiring others to do the same.
Impact:
You will be collecting beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables that would otherwise get thrown away, and donating 100% to local food banks, pantries, and shelters.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities:
Join the Volunteer Glean Team to help us collect donations of fresh produce from vendors at your local farmers market and box, sort, and weigh the produce. Volunteers should be comfortable carrying boxes of produce that may weigh up to 40 pounds, but don't need to worry about bringing equipment or transporting the food. Wear comfortable work clothing and close-toed shoes, and bring water to drink.
Requirements:
Volunteers must be at least 12 years old, and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
**All volunteers must register through the Food Forward website. Sign up here: www.foodforward.org/volunteer.**

Quick Overview:
We are working to fight hunger and food waste in Southern California, and we'd love to have you join us.
Mission or Broader Program Description:
Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplus produce, connecting this abundance with people in need, and inspiring others to do the same.
Impact:
You will be collecting beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables that would otherwise get thrown away, and donating 100% to local food banks, pantries, and shelters.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities:
Join the Volunteer Glean Team to help us collect donations of fresh produce from vendors at your local farmers market and box, sort, and weigh the produce. Volunteers should be comfortable carrying boxes of produce that may weigh up to 40 pounds, but don't need to worry about bringing equipment or transporting the food. Wear comfortable work clothing and close-toed shoes, and bring water to drink.
Requirements:
Volunteers must be at least 12 years old, and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
**All volunteers must register through the Food Forward website. Sign up here: www.foodforward.org/volunteer.**

Quick Overview:
We are working to fight hunger and food waste in Southern California, and we'd love to have you join us.
Mission or Broader Program Description:
Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplus produce, connecting this abundance with people in need, and inspiring others to do the same.
Impact:
You will be collecting beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables that would otherwise get thrown away, and donating 100% to local food banks, pantries, and shelters.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities:
Join the Volunteer Glean Team to help us collect donations of fresh produce from vendors at your local farmers market and box, sort, and weigh the produce. Volunteers should be comfortable carrying boxes of produce that may weigh up to 40 pounds, but don't need to worry about bringing equipment or transporting the food. Wear comfortable work clothing and close-toed shoes, and bring water to drink.
Requirements:
Volunteers must be at least 12 years old, and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
**All volunteers must register through the Food Forward website. Sign up here: www.foodforward.org/volunteer.**

Quick Overview:
We are working to fight hunger and food waste in Southern California, and we'd love to have you join us.
Mission or Broader Program Description:
Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplus produce, connecting this abundance with people in need, and inspiring others to do the same.
Impact:
You will be collecting beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables that would otherwise get thrown away, and donating 100% to local food banks, pantries, and shelters.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities:
Join the Volunteer Glean Team to help us collect donations of fresh produce from vendors at your local farmers market and box, sort, and weigh the produce. Volunteers should be comfortable carrying boxes of produce that may weigh up to 40 pounds, but don't need to worry about bringing equipment or transporting the food. Wear comfortable work clothing and close-toed shoes, and bring water to drink.
Requirements:
Volunteers must be at least 12 years old, and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
**All volunteers must register through the Food Forward website. Sign up here: www.foodforward.org/volunteer.**

Quick Overview:
We are working to fight hunger and food waste in Southern California, and we'd love to have you join us.
Mission or Broader Program Description:
Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplus produce, connecting this abundance with people in need, and inspiring others to do the same.
Impact:
You will be collecting beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables that would otherwise get thrown away, and donating 100% to local food banks, pantries, and shelters.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities:
Join the Volunteer Glean Team to help us collect donations of fresh produce from vendors at your local farmers market and box, sort, and weigh the produce. Volunteers should be comfortable carrying boxes of produce that may weigh up to 40 pounds, but don't need to worry about bringing equipment or transporting the food. Wear comfortable work clothing and close-toed shoes, and bring water to drink.
Requirements:
Volunteers must be at least 12 years old, and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
**All volunteers must register through the Food Forward website. Sign up here: www.foodforward.org/volunteer.**

Quick Overview:
We are working to fight hunger and food waste in Southern California, and we'd love to have you join us.
Mission or Broader Program Description:
Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplus produce, connecting this abundance with people in need, and inspiring others to do the same.
Impact:
You will be collecting beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables that would otherwise get thrown away, and donating 100% to local food banks, pantries, and shelters.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities:
Join the Volunteer Glean Team to help us collect donations of fresh produce from vendors at your local farmers market and box, sort, and weigh the produce. Volunteers should be comfortable carrying boxes of produce that may weigh up to 40 pounds, but don't need to worry about bringing equipment or transporting the food. Wear comfortable work clothing and close-toed shoes, and bring water to drink.
Requirements:
Volunteers must be at least 12 years old, and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
**All volunteers must register through the Food Forward website. Sign up here: www.foodforward.org/volunteer.**

Quick Overview: Volunteers assist with sorting, hanging and folding clothing donations within the food pantry.
Mission or Broader Program Description: St. Joseph Center's mission is to provide working poor families, as well as homeless men, women and children of all ages, with the inner resources and tools to become productive, stable and self-supporting members of the community.
Impact: Last year the Food Pantry provided enough food for clients to prepare 145,000 healthy meals at home; over half of these meals were prepared in households with young children or seniors. The Pantry also offers a variety of classes and workshops that help meet the complex physical, social, and emotional needs of our clients. The program is an important gateway to St. Joseph Center’s array of programs that can help clients make significant progress toward self-sufficiency.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: In addition to folding and sorting clothing donations, volunteers will also hang on rolling rack and place upstairs for pantry clients to access donations.
Requirements: 18 years or older, works well with others, good organizational skills and efficient. Bilingual Spanish speakers are a plus. Bilingual Russian speakers greatly needed.

Quick Overview:
We are working to fight hunger and food waste in Southern California, and we'd love to have you join us.
Mission or Broader Program Description:
Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplus produce, connecting this abundance with people in need, and inspiring others to do the same.
Impact:
You will be collecting beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables that would otherwise get thrown away, and donating 100% to local food banks, pantries, and shelters.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities:
Join the Volunteer Glean Team to help us collect donations of fresh produce from vendors at your local farmers market and box, sort, and weigh the produce. Volunteers should be comfortable carrying boxes of produce that may weigh up to 40 pounds, but don't need to worry about bringing equipment or transporting the food. Wear comfortable work clothing and close-toed shoes, and bring water to drink.
Requirements:
Volunteers must be at least 12 years old, and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
**All volunteers must register through the Food Forward website. Sign up here: www.foodforward.org/volunteer.**

What: Help prepare and serve the evening meal at L.A. Mission.
Los Angeles Mission is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the homeless living on the streets of downtown’s Skid Row.
Volunteer Project: L.A. Works volunteers contribute to bringing a warm, hearty dinner to the homeless, just one of the 1,800 served daily. Throughout the evening, volunteers help to prep the kitchen, prepare and serve the meal and clean and organize the kitchen.
*Please do not sign up more than two weeks in advance of the project.*
Dress Code: Volunteers CANNOT wear the following otherwise you will not be able to volunteer in the kitchen.
Shorts, mini skirts
Midriffs, tank tops, sleveless tops
Tight or see-through clothing
Sandals, open-toed shoes
Dangling earrings
Cameras - taking pictures is prohibited
****Volunteers MUST wear long pants in order to work in the kitchen.
Age Requirement: Volunteers for this project must be at least 13 years of age.
Parking: Winston has free parking, please approach the gate and say you're working for the mission today. The entrance is on the backside of the front of the mission.
Minors: Any volunteer under the age of 18 will need to bring and have signed by a parent/guardian a Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors.
Accessibility: L.A. Works firmly believes that we strengthen the social fabric of our community by involving all in service. If you feel you need accommodations to participate in this project please email us at info@laworks.com.
Because of the importance and sensitivity of feeding the homeless, a sincere commitment is necessary when signing up for this project.
Notice of cancellation must be notified 48 hours in advance.
Questions? Email the Opportunity Leader below.
If you would like to volunteer for this opportunity, please click on the SIGN UP button.
*This project is managed by L.A. Works for our nonprofit partner and is led by an L.A. Works Volunteer Project Leader. L.A. Works is a nonprofit, volunteer action center that creates and implements hands-on community service projects throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

Quick Overview: Volunteers assist clients in selecting their food, answers their questions, help them navigate the pantry efficiently, sort boxes of canned items, separate fresh produce into appropriate portions, and ensure proper pantry set up.
Mission or Broader Program Description: Our Mission is to provide working poor families, as well as homeless men, women and children of all ages, with the inner resources and tools to become productive, stable and self-supporting members of the community.
Impact: Last year the Food Pantry provided enough food for clients to prepare 145,000 healthy meals at home; over half of these meals were prepared in households with young children or seniors. The Pantry also offers a variety of classes and workshops that help meet the complex physical, social, and emotional needs of our clients. The program is an important gateway to St. Joseph Center’s array of programs that can help clients make significant progress toward self-sufficiency.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: In addition to helping clients navigate the pantry volunteers will also filter food into the pantry from storage and create pre-packaged “emergency” food bags.
Requirements: 18 years or older, works well with others and available on Thursdays from 9:30am-12:15pm. Able to lift up to 25lbs. Bilingual Spanish speakers are a plus. Bilingual Russian speakers greatly needed.
* Please remember to fill out a minor volunteer waiver form if minors (under 18) are attending projects. The form can be found on L.A. Works website Q&A section.

Quick Overview:
We are working to fight hunger and food waste in Southern California, and we'd love to have you join us.
Mission or Broader Program Description:
Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplus produce, connecting this abundance with people in need, and inspiring others to do the same.
Impact:
You will be collecting beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables that would otherwise get thrown away, and donating 100% to local food banks, pantries, and shelters.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities:
Join the Volunteer Glean Team to help us collect donations of fresh produce from vendors at your local farmers market and box, sort, and weigh the produce. Volunteers should be comfortable carrying boxes of produce that may weigh up to 40 pounds, but don't need to worry about bringing equipment or transporting the food. Wear comfortable work clothing and close-toed shoes, and bring water to drink.
Requirements:
Volunteers must be at least 12 years old, and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
**All volunteers must register through the Food Forward website. Sign up here: www.foodforward.org/volunteer.**

What: Prepare nutritious grocery bags for those living with HIV/AIDS.
AIDS Project LA (APLA) is dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by HIV disease, reducing the incidence of HIV infection, and advocating for fair and effective HIV-related public policy.
Volunteer Project: Throughout the month, L.A. Works volunteers help prepare grocery and nutrition bags for distribution through the Necessities of Life Program, which provides food and other basic necessities to low-income people living with HIV/AIDS.
Special Note: AIDS Project L.A. policy prohibits the following: tank tops, sleeveless shirts, sandals or open-toe shoes.
All Minors: Any volunteer under the age of 18 must bring and have signed by a parent/guardian a Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors.
Accessibility: L.A. Works firmly believes that we strengthen the social fabric of our community by involving all in service. If you feel you need accommodations to participate in this project please email us at info@laworks.com.
Questions? Email the Opportunity Leader below.
If you would like to volunteer for this opportunity, please click on the SIGN UP button.
*This project is managed by L.A. Works for our nonprofit partner and is led by an L.A. Works Volunteer Project Leader. L.A. Works is a nonprofit, volunteer action center that creates and implements hands-on community service projects throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

L.A. Regional Food Bank provides food support to numerous community agencies serving Los Angeles, ranging from large homeless shelters that feed hundreds of people a day to small daycare programs. It is the second largest foodbank operating in the United States.
Volunteer Project: Come on down with fellow L.A. Works volunteers to sort, stack and shelve valuable food to distribute to the hungry throughout Los Angeles. Make someone's day or dinner!
Requirements:
ALL volunteers must bring a signed L.A. Regional Food Bank Release Form. Volunteers under 18 must have both the Foodbank and an L.A. Works Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors signed by a parent/guardian
Volunteers for this project must be at least 14 years of age.
Please arrive between 8:20am - 8:40am for parking and check-in.
Dress Code: Casual attire and closed-toe shoes.
Prohibited attire: tank tops, sleeveless shirts, sandals, open-toed or high-heeled shoes.
Accessibility: L.A. Works firmly believes that we strengthen the social fabric of our community by involving all in service. If you feel you need accommodations to participate in this project please email us at info@laworks.com.
Questions? Email the Opportunity Leader below.
If you would like to volunteer for this opportunity, please click on the SIGN UP button.
*This project is managed by L.A. Works for our nonprofit partner and is led by an L.A. Works Volunteer Project Leader. L.A. Works is a nonprofit, volunteer action center that creates and implements hands-on community service projects throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

Quick Overview: Footprints will drive to designated areas in the community in South Los Angeles, to distribute "Footprints Hot Lunch" and "Bags of Love" to the homeless and low income community.
Volunteers will meet at 4286 Leimert Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca 90008 at 12pm.
Mission or Broader Program Description: Our Food for the Soul event is to help feed people that are in need. We serve the homeless a hot home cooked meal, because we believe that everyone deserve to feel like someone cares, and despite homelessness you can still feel like "There is no place like home."
Impact: You can experience hands-on, of how there is a desperate need in our communities for food for the homeless.
You will see that the people are truly in a desolant state of mind and are in need of care and concern.
You will also have the opportunity to give back to those that are in need.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Help hand out lunches to the homeless community in South L.A. and Downtown L.A. areas. You must have your own transportation, volunteers will meet at Footprints headquarters. If you want to give back to the community, this will be a great opportunity!
Requirements: Please bring photo ID. Wear comfortable attire; jeans and sneakers are OK. You must have your own transportation for all event dates. If you are under 18 yrs old, you must be accompanied by an adult.
*Please remember to fill out a minor volunteer waiver form if minors (under 18) are attending projects. The form can be found on L.A. Works website Q&A section.
Additional Details: Please check your email and confirmation - Please wear a smile!

WHAT: Route Volunteer/Hunger Hero
WHEN: Now-End of 2018
WHERE: In your community
WHY: Provide hope and dignity to those struggling to feed themselves and their families.
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy. Volunteer drivers are needed to pick up and deliver food to partner agencies throughout California. Volunteers will be assigned a set weekly routes, 1-2 days a week. Routes take about an hour to complete.
REQUIREMENTS: Vehicle
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes

WHO: School on Wheels is a nonprofit organization that has been providing educational assistance to homeless children since 1993.
WHAT: Volunteers are needed to tutor students one-on-one, some group tutoring and Saturday opportunities are also available.
WHEN: Flexible weekdays for one hour after 3 pm
WHERE: Throughout LA
WHY: Make a difference in a homeless child's life! Share your love of learning and a willingness to make a real and lasting impact on a young person's life!
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy
REQUIREMENTS: Must be an RSVP member.
* Background check & orientation required
ACCESSABILITY: Parking included
*This project is managed and lead by our nonprofit partner. L.A. Works is a nonprofit, volunteer action center that creates and implements hands-on community service projects throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

Join Lava Mae in taking Radical Hospitality™ to the streets, as we deliver mobile showers to help our unhoused neighbors rekindle dignity, restore hope and unlock the opportunity that comes with being clean.
Lava Mae brings critical services to the streets – delivered with an unexpected level of care we call Radical Hospitality™ – to rekindle dignity and hope for people experiencing homelessness through our Mobile Hygiene Service, Pop-Up Care Villages and buildIt toolkit.
Our work is rooted in three core principles:
Humanity - Opportunity unfolds when people are treated with dignity, and everyone rises to the level of care they’re provided.
Innovation - We pilot, test, and refine new programs, and share what we’ve learned with the world.
Collaboration - We forge creative partnerships across sectors to radically increase access to services and better meet our guests’ needs.
Founded by Doniece Sandoval in 2013, Lava Mae began by converting public transportation buses into showers and toilets on wheels to deliver hygiene and rekindle dignity for our unhoused neighbors in San Francisco.
Today, we’re taking Radical Hospitality™ to the streets by bringing critical services to help people experiencing homelessness persevere in seeking employment and housing.
Lava Mae has served 15,000+ guests who have taken 52,000+ showers on our mobile units across Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and innovated one-stop Pop-Up Care Villages to dramatically expand access to essential services for people living on the streets. We’ve also inspired 100+ new mobile hygiene programs across the U.S. and around the world, and launched the first-ever open source toolkit + platform to help people everywhere replicate our mobile hygiene service in their own communities.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities:
When you volunteer with our mobile hygiene service, you will play a vital role in helping our shower guests feel welcome, seen, and valued. Working alongside our team, you will greet guests, chat with them while they await their shower appointment, provide fresh towels and hygiene items, and clean shower stalls for the next guest.
What to Expect:
This is an individual volunteer opportunity with a maximum of 2 volunteers per shift. We ask volunteers to please stay for a minimum of two hours. When you arrive, Lava Mae’s Mobile Service Coordinators will provide a short orientation. Volunteering at our mobile hygiene service is a unique opportunity to get to know our grateful guests. We encourage you to be curious, ask questions, and treat every guest with an unexpected level of care we call Radical Hospitality™.
Requirements:
As a volunteer, you represent Lava Mae. We expect you to act in a manner that is professional and consistent with the principles of Radical Hospitality.
Please keep the following in mind:
• Come prepared and ready to work for the duration of your shift, including reading information about the site and your role prior to volunteering.
• Be willing to engage in healthy dialogue with our guests. 80% of our work involves actively participating in meaningful conversations with our guests.
• Be mindful of personal biases and opinions when engaging in conversations with our guests.
• Avoid conversations about sensitive or controversial subjects with our guests.
• Ask for help or clarification about your role if unsure about your assigned tasks.
• Redirect questions and inquiries to Lava Mae staff.
• Must be 18+ years or accompanied by parent/guardian.
Treating our Guests with Dignity Volunteer Expectations:
Acceptance of Identity - Approach people as equals; neither inferior nor superior to you
Acknowledgement - Give people your full attention
Inclusion - Make them feel they belong
Understanding - Believe what other people think matters
Safety - Put people at ease both physically and emotionally
Accountability - If you have violated the dignity of another person, apologize
Fairness - Treat people justly, with equality, and in an evenhanded way according to agreed upon rules
Homelessness:
Homelessness is an issue that continues to be highly stigmatized — resulting in many misconceptions about the people we serve. Homelessness is not always a choice. Our guests experience homelessness for varying reasons, some of which are due to extenuating circumstances beyond their control.
Feelings of fear, loneliness, and rejection isolate our guests from feelings of trust, security, and hope. Dignity and respect are elusive. Despair and defeat are reality. Many of our guests struggle with cooccurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. Furthermore, the lack of medical and housing resources exacerbates the psychological, emotional, and physical stress that our guests endure in their daily lives.
Below is a list of exceptional behaviors or situations that you may encounter while volunteering with Lava Mae:
• Rude, intrusive, and/or inappropriate language
• Derogatory comments about race, gender, and/or sexual orientation
• Physical and/or verbal aggression
• Theft
• Destruction of property
• Asking for money or favors
• Drug and/or alcohol use onsite
• Responding to internal stimuli such as auditory and/or visual hallucinations
• Guests in physical and/or emotional distress; requiring immediate medical attention or intervention
Managing Guest Behaviors:
Below are some useful tips for managing challenging behaviors and for crisis prevention:
• Recognize signs of distress such as pacing and/or bizarre behavior
• Refrain from using patronizing language or condescending tones
• Ignore challenging questions. Do not argue or engage in power struggles
Emergency Policy & Procedures
Safety is our top priority! Our onsite staff is trained to handle these situations.
If you are feeling unsafe or concerned about a particular guest, please let one of our onsite staff know immediately.
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Description: L.A. Works is looking for volunteers to assist with photographing and taking video of events with our RSVP team. You can expect to engage with volunteers who attend our events, and best of all, you will be introduced to the entire RSVP family of volunteers. Time Commitment: This is a single-day commitment, and flexible depending upon your schedule. Volunteers will need to commit to a full shift.

Operation Confidence aims to assist homeless disabled veterans with permanent housing, resources and adaptive services through Operation Confidence Turning Point Housing Program to help them become productive citizens once again.
Description: If you are someone who is passionate about volunteering for a non-profit, have an eye for identifying fundraising opportunities then consider a volunteer opportunity as a grant researcher. We are looking for experienced grant writers/fundraisers/netwrkers who can research and identify funding for Operation Confidence. The pro bono grant researcher we are looking for will have excellent writing, grammar, and communication skills.
Requirements: Each volunteer is matched to a position and will meet with the Executive Director to ensure completion of the project. Volunteers can work remotely (depending upon the role), and will receive support from L.A. Works Pro Bono Coordinator.
Responsibilities may include some of the following:
Research, develop, and write inquiries, letters, and other fundraising documents
Draft proposals and other correspondence to solicit grant funds
Track and monitor proposals, their deadlines, and requirements
Ensure proposals and grant reports are submitted by the deadline(s)
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in philanthropy and non-profits a plus
Proven experience as a nonprofit grant writer a big plus
Working knowledge of MS Office
Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
Proficient in writing, communications or relevant field a plus
Time Commitment: Flexible, 2+ hours each week until the completion of the project, remote volunteer role, volunteers may need to be mindful of deadlines.